Unveiling the Untold Secrets Behind the Screenplay of ET. AL. – A Review That Will Change How You See the Story
This script isn’t bad, by the way. It’s just like all the Black List scripts. It’s disappointing. It’s muddled. It’s confused. It’s a writer who’s still trying to find their way. We’re getting ideas scribbled on napkins here instead of fully fleshed-out final draft screenplays.
[ ] What the hell did I just read?
[x] wasn’t for me
[ ] worth the read
[ ] impressive
[ ] genius
What I learned: Don’t try and outthink the system. Deliver on the promise of your premise. The reason Project Hail Mary is a runaway hit is because it perfectly delivered on the promise of its premise. If your hook is scientists going into a jungle to find a Yeti, don’t give us Fatal Attraction.
